Weld Systems Process Engineer Supervisor

Lincoln Electric - Shelby, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Shelby, MI

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Weld Systems Process Engineer Supervisor will be based at Fori's Shelby Township, Michigan facility, reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager. This role is pivotal in overseeing the process department staff and managing all tasks related to process validation for Weld Systems and associated secondary equipment. The candidate will be responsible for scheduling manpower requirements in alignment with the project management schedule, ensuring that processing tasks are monitored and maintained according to the master schedule. Regular updates on the status of projects will be provided to the Weld Systems Engineering Manager, ensuring transparency and effective communication within the team. In addition to management responsibilities, the supervisor will cultivate and manage both external and internal sources for SIMs (Supplier Integration Management). This includes creating specification packages for outsourced SIMs and staying current with state-of-the-art technologies in the field. The role also involves the development of standards and tools for the department, validating and improving process times, and providing technical assistance to the Proposal and Estimating Department. The supervisor will play a key role in staffing decisions based on established guidelines and will be responsible for training and assisting new employees. Conducting process reviews, both internal and external, is a critical aspect of this position, along with managing product and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) control, including station assemblies. The supervisor will analyze and validate machine ergonomics, create safety calculations and documentation, and develop and maintain formal cycle time charts and process documents. Additionally, the role includes managing the robot list, supervising system layouts and safety fencing layouts, and handling engineering change requests. The supervisor will also be involved in developing operators' walk paths and Kanban systems based on the system layout, ensuring efficient workflow and safety on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Management and supervision of process department staff and all process validation tasks related to Weld Systems and secondary equipment.
• Schedule manpower requirements in accordance with the project management schedule.
• Monitor and maintain processing tasks relative to the master schedule.
• Provide weekly status report updates to the Weld Systems Engineering Manager.
• Cultivate and manage outside and in-house SIMs sources.
• Create specification packages for outsourced SIMs.
• Stay up to date on state-of-the-art technologies.
• Create standards and tools for the department.
• Validate, create, modify, and improve process times.
• Provide technical assistance to the Proposal and Estimating Department.
• Provide input on departmental staffing based on established guidelines.
• Provide training and assistance to new employees.
• Conduct process reviews - internal and external.
• Manage product and GD&T control, including station assemblies.
• Analyze and validate machine ergonomics.
• Create safety calculations and documentation.
• Develop and maintain formal cycle time charts and process documents.
• Manage robot list and supervise system layouts and safety fencing layouts.
• Manage engineering change requests and align estimating.
• Develop operators' walk paths and Kanban systems based on system layout.
• Follow up on floor issues related to robot reach, interference, and cycle time.

Requirements

• Ability to supervise mechanical design engineers and outside design sources.
• Background in mechanical design with familiarity in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Knowledge of spot and MIG welding systems.
• Familiarity with NAAMS components.
• Working knowledge of GD&T required.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years' experience in a relevant field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Autodesk Vault is a plus.